Jack Smith Park

The 50-acre tract, formerly the Bartley family farm, is on the south side of Penny Road near Holly Springs Road. Located in southeastern Cary, the outstanding natural and man-made features of the park site present an opportunity to create a unique facility in the Town’s recreational offerings.

Features

Playground - A unique structure for ages 2-12

Sprayground - The Town's first splash pad has seven water features and is for ages 12 and younger. The sprayground will close for the season on Sunday, September 16, 2018. The target date for the Spring re-opening is Monday, May 13, 2019.

Dog Park - Passes can be purchased for this off-leash dog park at any of the Town's community centers. The passes are valid for Jack Smith Park and Godbold Dog Parks.
The Dog Park will be closed the second Wednesday of each month from 7 a.m. to noon for monthly maintenance.

Jack Smith Park Dog Park will be closed the week of November 12 to address drainage issues. Pass holders are welcome to visit the Godbold Dog Park that week.

Picnic Shelter - The picnic shelter can accommodate up to 20 people. It is available for reservations October 1-April 30. Due to sprayground operations, reservations are not accepted May 1-September 30.

Picnic Tables

Greenway Trails

Restrooms

Public Art - Artists Vollis Simpson from Lucama, NC and William Moore from Pittsboro, NC were commissioned to create unique features for the Park. Both drew inspiration from the land's former use as a farm.Simpson’s three whirligigs,made from cast off machine parts and farm equipment,spin in the breeze. Moore's flock of nine Suffolk sheep, a distinctive feature of the original Bartley farm, will graze in the open play field near the playground area.